Moons ejected from orbits around gas giant exoplanets could explain several astronomical mysteries, an international team of astronomers …
Troy Oakes
Troy Oakes
Troy was born and raised in Australia and has always wanted to know why and how things work, which led him to his love for science. He is a professional photographer and enjoys taking pictures of Australia's beautiful landscapes. He is also a professional storm chaser where he currently lives in Hervey Bay, Australia.
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Fifty years after the Apollo 11 Moonwalk, a vexillologist looks at the challenge of planting the flag on …
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Powering a massive biosphere on Earth, photosynthesis is the light-mediated reaction that converts carbon dioxide and water to …
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Environment
Ice-Encased Plane Wreckage Provides Data for Glacier Ice Flow
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn recent years, wreckage parts of a 1946 crashed aircraft of the U.S. Air Force were recovered at …
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A determined bunch of scientists set out to map the Moon in preparation for the Apollo landings, but …
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For the first time, researchers at the University of Michigan have detected bromine atoms in the atmosphere, and …
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Health
Research Explains How Precision Cancer Drug Works and Who May Benefit
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNew research that uncovers the mechanism behind the newest generation of cancer drugs is opening the door for …
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Artificial gravity has long been the stuff of science fiction. Picture the wheel-shaped ships from films like 2001: …
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Scientists, led by the USF College of Marine Science, used NASA satellite observations to discover the largest bloom …
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Environment
Scientists Develop New Method for Studying Early Life in Ancient Rocks
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScientists have developed a new method for detecting traces of primordial life in ancient rock formations using potassium. …